North Charleston South Carolina Map
North Charleston, South Carolina — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of North Charleston, Charleston County.
Interactive Map of North Charleston, South Carolina
| City | North Charleston |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Charleston |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 32.85462 |
| Longitude | -79.97481 |
| Population | 119,913 |
| Density | 581.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About North Charleston, South Carolina
North Charleston is a locality in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,913, North Charleston is a major urban centre in South Carolina. The population density is 581.7 people per km². North Charleston is located at 32.8546°N, 79.9748°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29420.
North Charleston occupies a stretch of South Carolina’s Lowcountry, its terrain gently sloping towards the tidal marshes and the vast expanse of the Atlantic. It lies 6.0 miles north-north-west of Charleston, SC (from Charleston, SC: bearing 335°T), and is situated 7.7 miles west-north-west of Mount Pleasant. Historically, this area’s development was intricately tied to its strategic waterway access, fostering industries that leveraged the bounty of the coast. Early economic life revolved around agriculture, particularly rice and indigo cultivation, later transitioning to the bustling port activities and industrial development that characterize North Charleston today. The air here often carries the scent of brine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the proximity to the sea, where the land meets the water in a slow, persistent embrace. This coastal geography has shaped its resilience and adaptability, allowing it to evolve from its agrarian roots into a dynamic economic hub. The cultural character of North Charleston is a vibrant blend, reflecting its diverse heritage and ongoing growth. While the city itself may not boast ancient ruins, its proximity to Charleston imbues it with a rich historical consciousness, evident in the preservation of certain architectural styles and a general appreciation for heritage. The Charleston Southern University offers a center for higher learning, contributing to the intellectual landscape, and the Charleston RiverDogs provide a local fervor for baseball, a quintessentially American pastime. The spirit of North Charleston is perhaps best captured in the everyday interactions, the quiet determination of its residents, and the way the warm, humid air seems to slow the world down to a more considerate pace.
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About This North Charleston Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of North Charleston, South Carolina with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on North Charleston and Charleston County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for North Charleston is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct North Charleston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
